When A Root Canal Requires Retreatment, An Apicoectomy Can Help

Each year, tens of millions of teeth are saved from extraction with endodontic treatment. Fifteen million of those teeth are preserved by root canal therapy. Though this common procedure is successful over 95 percent of the time, some cases may require retreatment afterward with an apicoectomy. It’s an excellent procedure for preserving previously treated teeth, eliminating dental infection and restoring the health of the surrounding tissues. 

When you need endodontic care, you want thoughtful and detailed providers who make you feel at ease, listen to any of your concerns, offer excellent service and work with you throughout your treatment. Concho Valley Endodontics is proud to possess all of those qualities, as well as up-to-the-minute technology and knowledge.

When a tooth that underwent root canal therapy doesn’t sufficiently heal or becomes re-infected, it may be due to a variety of factors, including unusual tooth anatomy. When this happens, ordinary endodontic retreatment isn’t always an option because it can further weaken or even jeopardize the affected tooth. 

An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure that treats the infection at the root end of the tooth. It effectively reseals the end of the root and eliminates dental infections from recurring. It also restores the health of the area’s surrounding tissues. 

Depending on the complexities particular to a patient’s tooth, we may use a variety of high-precision tools in conjunction with a surgical operating microscope to gently and safely perform the procedure. 

Our experienced staff is expertly equipped to provide you with the highest level of care to help preserve the integrity of your natural smile. Whether you require a root canal procedure, the endodontic retreatment of a tooth, or an expert in fractured or dislodged teeth, you’ll be in the very best of hands at the office at Concho Valley Endodontics. We explain everything to our patients in simple terms and give them as much time as they need to ask questions. Everyone who uses us as their regular endodontic provider knows they made the right decision. Please call us today to find out how we can serve you.